(1)That this House congratulates the Women's Shelter Armidale and its partners on the official opening of Trackside, a new youth hub and community service centre in Armidale.

(2)That this House acknowledges the innovative service model of the Hub which provides 24/7 access to critical supports for young people, including crisis accommodation, meals and training opportunities through a commercial kitchen, access to health, housing and education services and a safe space to connect, recharge and grow.

(3)That this House commends Penny Lamaro and the broader working group, including local service providers, government departments and community stakeholders for their commitment to building a responsive, place based and sustainable model tailored to the needs of young people in the New England region.

(4)That this House notes the strong community collaboration that made the hub possible, including the generous support from Transport for NSW, the stewardship of the Women's Shelter Armidale, and the vital contributions of Armidale Regional Council.

(5)That this House further notes that the opening was attended by many members of the local community including students from Armidale Secondary College; member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, MP; Mayor of Armidale Regional Council, Sam Coupland; and councillors Brad Widders and Susan McMichael.

(6)That this House affirms that the Trackside initiative embodies the belief that it takes a village to raise a child, creating the right environment for young people to thrive and determine their own futures.

Motion agreed to.